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Celtic Cornwall 2026 – 5 days

Prices from £1,470 pp

Single Supplement £280

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This reflective and inspiring journey invites us to explore Cornwall’s rich Christian heritage, walking in the footsteps of saints and uncovering the deep spiritual roots woven into this ancient land. Based in Truro, we begin with a warm welcome and the chance to gather in fellowship with our fellow pilgrims and tour leader. Our journey begins on St. Michael’s Day with a special pilgrimage to the iconic St. Michael’s Mount, where faith, history, and legend meet atop a tidal island crowned by the Church of St. Michael and All Angels. In Tintagel, we honour St. Materiana, a 5th century missionary and princess, with a visit to her historic clifftop church and a tour of the dramatic Tintagel Castle, long associated with Arthurian legend. Later, we follow in the footsteps of St. Piran, Cornwall’s patron saint of tin miners, with a visit to his ancient oratory, a walk along the Cornish Celtic Way, and time to reflect at the haunting remains of Wheal Coates tin mine. Throughout the pilgrimage, there will be time for worship, quiet reflection and meaningful encounters with Cornwall’s sacred places. This journey offers not only a deeper connection to the saints and stories of the past, but also an invitation to encounter your faith anew in the beauty, history and stillness of this beautiful coastal landscape.

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Itinerary

  1. Independent travel to Truro

    Make your own way to Truro with check-in from 3pm onwards at our Truro hotel. This evening meet your fellow pilgrims and tour leader for an included pre-dinner drink followed by dinner.

  2. Drive to Marazion; visit St. Michael’s Mount

    Today, St. Michael’s Day, we make pilgrimage to St. Michael’s Mount where we will join in a special service at the Church of St. Michael and All Angels. Afterwards, we continue our tour of the island where it is believed St. Cadoc and St. Keyne met in the 6th century. Our tour will include
    the castle and the terraced gardens. After some free time to enjoy the site, we return to Marazion on foot along the ancient causeway that connects St. Michael’s Mount to the mainland and return to our hotel for dinner.

  3. Drive to St. Materiana’s; tour of Tintagel

    Saint Materiana was a 5th century Welsh princess and Christian missionary. She is believed to have been the daughter of King Vortimer of Gwent and later married Prince Ynyr. After her husband’s death, she dedicated her life to Christianity, founding churches in Cornwall and Wales. This morning we visit St. Materiana’s Church in Tintagel. We join the congregation for Eucharist in this Grade I listed building dating back to the 11th century followed by a tour of the atmospheric ruins of Tintagel Castle nearby. We return to our hotel for dinner.

  4. St. Piran - Patron Saint of Tin Miners

    This morning we drive to St. Piran’s Oratory, a small, ancient Christian chapel, believed to date back to the 5th of 6th century. It is associated with St. Piran, the patron saint of Tin Miners and one of the Patron Saints of Cornwall. We walk a gentle section of the Cornish Celtic Way. After lunch together, we drive to Wheal Coates to view the remains of the old tin mine there. St. Piran’s legendary discovery of how to smelt tin led him to become the Tinner’s Saint and inspired the Cornish flag - the white cross on a black background symbolises both the light of God in a dark world and the white tin metal in the dark rock. We enjoy a final farewell dinner in our hotel this evening.

  5. Check out and make our own way home

    After breakfast we check out of our hotel and bid farewell to Cornwall and our fellow pilgrims.

Essential Information

The cost for this five day tour is £1,470 per person. The cost is based on sharing a double or twin-bedded room and doesn’t include your travel to and from Truro. A number of single rooms are available for a supplement from £280.

This tour includes:
• Four nights in the Hotel Vara, Truro
• Four breakfasts, two lunches and four dinners
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• All transfers are included as per the itinerary
• Gratuities are included and will be disbursed locally

Special requests
Any special requirements, such as dietary needs, mobility requests, and any other requests should be noted at the time of booking.

Payments
A £500 per person non-refundable deposit is payable on confirmation. After which, an instalment payment amounting to 50% of the total cost of your trip is due 26 weeks prior to departure with the final balance due twelve weeks prior to departure.

Final travel documents
These will be emailed to you two weeks before departure.

Travel insurance
Travel insurance is essential. We require all travellers to have adequate cancellation and medical coverage for their journey. We are
partnered with Holiday Extras who offer a comprehensive policy as well as yearly policies that also cover short UK overnight stays.

Mobility
Many of our tours and excursions are designed for those who are able to travel independently, or with the support of a companion who can assist
during the trip. We recommend that participants feel comfortable with physical activity and are able to manage longer travel days, which may
include early starts and extended periods on the road. Please note that the quality of vehicles and roads may vary from what you’re accustomed to
in the UK. We encourage you to consider your personal health and comfort when planning your adventure, and we’re happy to help if you have
any specific concerns or questions about the suitability of a tour for your needs.

Practical information

About McCabe Pilgrimages
McCabe has been arranging journeys of faith, culture and spirituality for over 40 years with an unwavering focus on attention to detail and
service. With a deep understanding of the unique needs and aspirations of Christian travellers, McCabe strive to make every trip a memorable
and meaningful experience.

McCabe Travel Ltd. trades as McCabe Pilgrimages. McCabe Travel Ltd. is registered in England and Wales. Registered No. 2125334. VAT No: 318527355. Registered office address: McCabe Travel, The Square, Basing View, Basingstoke, RG21 4EB.

The McCabe Educational Trust
The McCabe Educational Trust is an independent registered charity which was set up in 1991 to support Christian communities. To date the Trust has distributed more than £4 million in grants. The Trust raises money by inviting all our travellers to make an optional £20 donation at the time of booking. All money given in this way is given in full to the projects the Trust supports. This scheme is voluntary and confidential with nobody put under any pressure to participate.

Financial security
All monies paid are fully protected through McCabe’s membership of the ABTOT bonding scheme. In addition, McCabe are also members
of the Association of Independent Tour Operators and abide by the Association’s code of conduct.

Holiday insurance
Ensuring that your holidays are appropriately protected is one of our main priorities. That’s why we have partnered with Holiday Extras so you can get a travel insurance quote to protect you before and whilst you are travelling. Holiday Extras Cover Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and has been independently rated 5-stars by Defaqto. For more information or to obtain a quote, please go to their website at www.holidayextras.com/travel-insurance or call them on 0800 083 3551 to speak to a friendly advisor. Please quote AG628 when you call for a 10% discount.

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